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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Achmed Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Rupponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupponen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cannibal Corpse I Cum Blood. Riku Rupponen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Achmed Muhammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riku Rupponen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad forces Rupponen back against the cage and clinches.
Muhammad pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rupponen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rupponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupponen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rupponen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Muhammad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Muhammad has escaped and now he's on top!
Rupponen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Muhammad is aware though and is defending well.
Muhammad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Muhammad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rupponen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rupponen to get to his feet.
Muhammad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rupponen was covering up waiting for the punch and Muhammad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rupponen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Muhammad puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rupponen wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muhammad is working for a kimura but Rupponen is defending it quite comfortably.
Rupponen wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Muhammad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muhammad controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rupponen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muhammad pulls his head out easily.
Muhammad prevents Rupponen from improving his position.
Muhammad decides to stand up.
Rupponen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muhammad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muhammad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rupponen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muhammad's guard.
Muhammad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Muhammad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rupponen manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muhammad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rupponen has his foot on Muhammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muhammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Rupponen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Muhammad has passed into half guard!
Rupponen looks winded!
Rupponen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achmed Muhammad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Muhammad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Muhammad won't allow Rupponen to sweep him here.
Muhammad stands and steps away. Rupponen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rupponen misses with a takedown attempt
and Muhammad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rupponen won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muhammad content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rupponen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Muhammad stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rupponen to get to his feet.
Achmed Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muhammad closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhammad.
Muhammad jumps guard.
Rupponen is pushing down on Muhammad's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muhammad is fighting to maintain full guard but Rupponen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Muhammad is trying to maintain the position but Rupponen is very close to passing his half guard.
Rupponen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muhammad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muhammad works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Muhammad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rupponen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rupponen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Muhammad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rupponen is breathing heavily.
Rupponen wants to sweep here but Muhammad controlling him for the moment.
Muhammad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muhammad's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muhammad stopping the sweep attempt from Rupponen.
Achmed Muhammad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen looking for subs off his back but Muhammad has passed one foot through into half guard.
Muhammad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rupponen is trying to maintain the position but Muhammad is very close to passing his half guard.
Rupponen is looking for a sweep. Muhammad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Achmed Muhammad wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Muhammad feints and as Rupponen raises his hands in defense, Muhammad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rupponen working a defensive guard here.
Muhammad stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rupponen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muhammad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rupponen wants to control from the top but Muhammad keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muhammad is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muhammad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Muhammad chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achmed Muhammad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rupponen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Muhammad controlling the action here for a moment.
Muhammad gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Muhammad pulls Rupponen into guard.
Muhammad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rupponen won't allow Muhammad to get back to his feet.
Rupponen wants to control from the top but Muhammad keeps moving.
Rupponen won't allow Muhammad to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupponen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rupponen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rupponen tries to free his leg and advance position but Muhammad is retaining full guard.
Rupponen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muhammad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rupponen has Muhammad in his guard.
Rupponen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rupponen controls Muhammad momentarily but Muhammad frees himself.
Muhammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rupponen working a defensive guard here.
Riku Rupponen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rupponen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muhammad defends well.
Rupponen working a defensive guard but Muhammad passes into half guard.
Muhammad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rupponen is defending against the submission attempts here by Muhammad.
Rupponen tries to roll over but Muhammad keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupponen is trying to control but can't.
Rupponen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muhammad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muhammad moves nicely into side control.
Muhammad decides to stand back up. Muhammad steps back and let's Rupponen get back to his feet.
Muhammad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rupponen looking for subs off his back but Muhammad has passed one foot through into half guard.
Muhammad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rupponen has hold of Muhammad's hands but Muhammad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Achmed Muhammad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhammad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achmed Muhammad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muhammad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achmed Muhammad!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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